A4sheetscommunicationmilestonecomplete

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At 18 months
children can usually...
• understand up to 50 words and
some short phrases
• follow simple instructions (e.g.,
‘throw the ball’)
• point to familiar objects when
named
• point to some pictures in familiar
books.
• say 6 to 20 single words – some
easier to understand than others,
but becoming more consistent
• copy lots of words and noises
• name a few body parts
• use objects in pretend play (e.g.,
hold toy phone to their ear and
say ‘hello?’).
understanding
Get
face-to-face
with me
when we
communicate.
speaking
Communication mi lestones